There Was A Roman In Your Garden: A History Of The Romans In 20 Buried Treasures

In There Was A Roman In Your Garden: A History Of The Romans In 20 Buried Treasures, Twenty Treasures Become Doorway Into Daily Life In Ancient Rome. You’Ll Explore Items Such As Armour Made From Crocodile Skin, Twinkling Pieces Believed To Ward Off Evil, A Playful Game Crafted From A Pig’S Knuckle, And What May Be The World’S First Pizza. Each Artifact Is Presented With Clear Context, Revealing School Life, Family Dynamics, Clothing, Games, And Snacks, And Showing How Young Romans Lived, Learned, And Played. Bettany Hughes’S Thoughtful Storytelling Makes Archaeology Feel Immediate, Turning Objects Into Human Stories And Inviting You To Read History With Curiosity And Wonder.

• Twenty Artifacts That Reveal The Daily Life Of Roman Children
• Clear, Concise Explanations Of How Each Item Was Used And Why It Mattered
• Themes You Can Explore: School Life, Family Dynamics, Clothing, Games, And Foods
• Engaging, Story-Driven Writing By Bettany Hughes That Brings History To Life
• Accessible Archaeology That Makes Big Ideas Tangible And Inviting For Curious Minds

After Finishing The Book, Readers Carry A New Sense Of Connection To Ancient Rome And A Belief That Small Clues Can Illuminate Enormous Stories. There Was A Roman In Your Garden Invites You To See History As A Treasure Hunt—Educational, Imaginative, And Endlessly Surprising—And Leaves You Ready To Explore The Past With Fresh Eyes.